🌳Sally Skunkskin: Grumbles to Grateful

School Resources

About the Story

Sally Skunkskin believes kindness doesn’t matter—until her blunt words and poor manners leave her lonely. Through gentle lessons and second chances, Sally learns how kindness and gratitude help friendships grow.

Recommended Ages

  • Ages 5–8 (Pre-K–Grade 2)

Learning Focus

  • Reading confidence

  • Listening comprehension

  • Social-emotional learning

Character & Theme

  • Kindness

  • Manners

  • Friendship

  • Gratitude

Discussion Starters

  • Why didn’t Sally have many friends at first?

  • How did her words affect others?

  • What helped Sally change?

  • How can kindness help friendships?

Optional Extension Activities

  • Draw Sally before and after her change

  • Practice kind words

  • Talk about ways to show gratitude

Recognition:

  • Finalist — The Wishing Shelf Awards